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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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