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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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