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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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