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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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