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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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