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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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