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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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