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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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