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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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