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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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