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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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