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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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