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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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