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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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