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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed 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 Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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