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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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