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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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