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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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