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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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