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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States 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 stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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