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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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