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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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