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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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