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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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