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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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