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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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