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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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