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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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