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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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