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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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