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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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