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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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