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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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