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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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