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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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