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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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