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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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