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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators 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 different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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