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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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