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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators 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 Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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