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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education