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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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