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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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