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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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