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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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