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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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