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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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