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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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