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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and 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 the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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