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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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