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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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