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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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