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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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