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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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