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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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