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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines 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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