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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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