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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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