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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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