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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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