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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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