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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major 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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