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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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