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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators 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 models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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