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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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