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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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