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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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