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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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