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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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