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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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