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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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