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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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