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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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