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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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