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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively 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 educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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