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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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