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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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