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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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