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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors 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 different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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