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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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