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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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