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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores 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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