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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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