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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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