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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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