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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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