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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive 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 we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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