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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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