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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively 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 teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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