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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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