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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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