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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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