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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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