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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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