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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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