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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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