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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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