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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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