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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key 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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