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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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