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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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