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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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