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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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