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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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