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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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