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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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