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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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