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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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