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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive 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 edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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