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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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