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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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