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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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