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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors 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 different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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