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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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