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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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