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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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