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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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