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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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