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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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