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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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