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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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