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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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