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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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