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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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