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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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