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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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