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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach 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 Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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