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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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