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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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