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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure 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 business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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