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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education