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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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