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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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