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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers 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 different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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