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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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