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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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