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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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