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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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