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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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