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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators 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 models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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