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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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