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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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