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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative 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 we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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