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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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