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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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