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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed 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 business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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