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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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