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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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