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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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