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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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