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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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