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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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