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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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