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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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