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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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