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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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