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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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