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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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