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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment 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 get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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