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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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