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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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