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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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