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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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