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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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