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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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