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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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