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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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