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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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