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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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