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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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