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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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