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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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