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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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