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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online 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 organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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