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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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