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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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