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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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