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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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