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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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