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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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