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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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