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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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