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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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