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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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