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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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