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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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