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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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