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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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