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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers 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 business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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