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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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