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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes 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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