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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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