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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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