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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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