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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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