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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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