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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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