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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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