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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major 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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