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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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