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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning enable students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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