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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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