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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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