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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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