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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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