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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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