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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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