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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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