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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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