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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original 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 participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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