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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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