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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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