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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers 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 strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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