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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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