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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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