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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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