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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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