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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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