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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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