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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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