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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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