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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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