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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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