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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open 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 Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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