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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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