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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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