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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators 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 Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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