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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education