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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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