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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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