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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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