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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and 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 educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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