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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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