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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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