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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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