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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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