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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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