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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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