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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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