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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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