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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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