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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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