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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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