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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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