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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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