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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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