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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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