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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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