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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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