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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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