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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers 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 Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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