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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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