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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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