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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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