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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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