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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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