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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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