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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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