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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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