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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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