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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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