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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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