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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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