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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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