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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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