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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators 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 different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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