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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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