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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators 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 strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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