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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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