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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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