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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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