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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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