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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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