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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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