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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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