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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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