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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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