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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers 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 different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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