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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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