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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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