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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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