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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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