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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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