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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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