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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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