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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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