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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers 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 models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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