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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? 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 handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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