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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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