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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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