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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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