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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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