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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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