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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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