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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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