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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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