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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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