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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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