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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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