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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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