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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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