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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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