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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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