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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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