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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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