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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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