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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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