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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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