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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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