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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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