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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online 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 organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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