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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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