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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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