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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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