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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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