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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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