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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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