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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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