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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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