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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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