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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner 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 online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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