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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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