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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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