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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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