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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open 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 Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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