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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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