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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education