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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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