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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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