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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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