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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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