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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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