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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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