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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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