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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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