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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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