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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take 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 online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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