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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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