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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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