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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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