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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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