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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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