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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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