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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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