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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify 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 models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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