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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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