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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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