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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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