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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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