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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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