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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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