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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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