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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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