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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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