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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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