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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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