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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education