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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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