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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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