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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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