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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers 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 organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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