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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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