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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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