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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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