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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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