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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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