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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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