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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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