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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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