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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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