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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity 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 participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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