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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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