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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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