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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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