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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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