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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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