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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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