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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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