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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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