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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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