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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the 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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