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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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