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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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