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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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