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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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