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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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