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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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