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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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