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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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