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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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