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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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