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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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