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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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