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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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