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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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