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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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