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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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