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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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