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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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