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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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