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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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