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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education