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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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