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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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