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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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