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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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