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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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