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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators 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 business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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