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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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