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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive 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 stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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