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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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