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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? 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 learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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