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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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