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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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