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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling 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 exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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