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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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