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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School 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 inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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