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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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