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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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