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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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