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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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