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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative 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 issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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