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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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