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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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