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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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