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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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