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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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