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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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