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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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