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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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