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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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