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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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