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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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