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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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