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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment 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 deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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