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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers 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 institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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