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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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