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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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