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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners 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 business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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