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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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