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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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