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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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