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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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