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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach 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 United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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