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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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