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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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