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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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