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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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