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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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