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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure 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 business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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