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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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