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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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