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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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