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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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