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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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