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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. Modern changes in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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