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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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