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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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