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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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