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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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