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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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