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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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