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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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