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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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