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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses 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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