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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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