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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews 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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