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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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