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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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