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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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