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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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