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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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