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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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