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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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