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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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