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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education