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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge 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 explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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