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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed 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 institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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