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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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