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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews 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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