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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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