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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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