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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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