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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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