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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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