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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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