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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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