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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive 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 FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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