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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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