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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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