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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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