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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources