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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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