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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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