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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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