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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major 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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