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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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