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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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