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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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