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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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