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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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