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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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