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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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