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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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