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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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