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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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