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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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