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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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