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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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