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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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