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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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