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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington 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 we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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